Sustainable agri-food system and new European vision: economic growth, attractiveness and decarbonization

The conference aims to explore the challenges and opportunities for the European agri-food sector in the era of ecological and digital transitions. The meeting aims to highlight the fundamental role that agriculture, food production and the entire agri-food chain, in close dialogue with the research world, can play in achieving the objectives of economic growth, attractiveness and competitiveness, promoting decarbonization goals, in line with the new EU guidelines. In particular, it refers to the key factors necessary to ensure generational turnover, stability and attractiveness of the agri-food sector and the production of technologies essential to implement processes and paths that ensure a just transition towards climate neutrality.
Additionally, topics such as the integration between technological innovation and sustainability, the digitalization of the supply chain, emission reduction practices and the creation of a fair and inclusive food system, capable of ensuring food security and access to healthy and sustainable food, will be explored in depth.

Program

10.00 Greetings and moderation
Daniele Rossi, Vice President of the National Agrifood Cluster

10.10 Session I - Speeches

Strategic lines for competitiveness and sustainability
Massimo Iannetta, Head of Sustainable Agri-food Systems Division at Enea and Vice President of the Scientific Technical Committee of the CL.A.N. Cluster

A vision for agriculture and food
Ricard Ramon, Head of Sustainability Unit - DG AGRI

Research and Innovation for food systems
Rosalinda Scalia, Deputy Head of Unit Bioeconomy & Food Systems - DG RTD

Systemic changes for the agri-food system to address sustainable competitiveness
Giulia Listorti, Team leader JRC - Joint Research Centre

11.10 Session II - Case studies

Technological transformation of the agri-food chain
Michele Costabile, LUISS-X.ITE

Speeches by:
Mauro Fontana, President of Mutti S.p.A.
Giovanni de Marco, President of OP Patto Pomodoro Piemonte

12.10 Session III - Round table

Introduction and moderation by:
Fabio Iraldo, Pro-Rector for Research Enhancement and Social Impact, Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies

Role of sustainability in integrated supply chain relationships
Speakers:
Massimiliano Giansanti, President of Confagricoltura
Giangiacomo Pierini, Vice President of Federalimentare
Raffaele Rinaldi, Central Director of ABI
Carlo Alberto Buttarelli, President of Federdistribuzione